Category: Biology

Our genes contain all the instructions our bodies need to function properly. They encode information essential for everything from cell growth to immune response, determining not just the type of…

Freshwater ecosystems, which cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, play an indispensable role in sustaining life on our planet. They provide essential resources such as drinking water, irrigation, flood…

A team of engineers from several institutions in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that could serve as a potential solution to two critical global challenges: climate change and…

The complexity and biodiversity of microbial life are vast, yet still largely underexplored, particularly in terms of genomic diversity. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI),…

A groundbreaking study led by a team of climate geochemists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, and Princeton University has uncovered new evidence about the…

Active galactic nuclei (AGN) are among the most energetic phenomena in the universe, playing a crucial role in the evolution of galaxies. At their heart, supermassive black holes consume massive…

A new study led by a team of environmental scientists from Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, the University of Adelaide, and the University of Auckland has uncovered a fascinating and previously unknown…

Scientists from the SNSB (Bavarian State Collection for Paleontology and Geology) and Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) have identified a new species of predatory dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. This remarkable…

A recent study from researchers at Concordia University proposes a promising new approach to cancer treatment that leverages ultrasound-guided microbubbles, a technology already commonly used in medical imaging and drug…

Microscopes have been instrumental in the advancement of science, allowing us to study the microscopic world. However, a significant challenge remains in the quest to observe even smaller structures in…

Embryonic development is a process where precise regulation of gene expression is crucial, especially during the transition from oocyte (egg cell) to embryo. This transition, known as the oocyte-to-embryo transition…

A research team from the Department of Chemistry at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the harmful effects of blue light…

In an exciting advancement that could democratize scientific research for students, researchers, and hobbyists around the world, a team of physicists and engineers at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland,…

Seabirds are among the most threatened group of birds globally, facing challenges such as climate change, overfishing, and habitat destruction. In this context, understanding their behavior and survival strategies is…

Tree crops like apples, olives, coffee, and cacao play an essential role in feeding millions while supporting livelihoods and contributing to global economies. Despite covering over 183 million hectares worldwide,…

In a groundbreaking study, an international team of scientists has achieved the first-ever detection of a mid-infrared (Mid-IR) flare from Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole located at…

Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium commonly found in the human nose, skin, and intestines, often lives peacefully in its human host without causing harm. However, in individuals with weakened immune systems,…

Ecologists from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have unlocked crucial genetic mysteries surrounding two iconic cockatoo species: the Sulfur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) and…

Protein modifications are essential for the proper functioning of cells, ensuring they can perform their required tasks within a healthy system. One particularly important modification involves the attachment of sugar…

A new study published in PLOS ONE suggests that radiation-induced mutations are unlikely to account for the genetic differences observed between two populations of dogs living in Chornobyl City and…